SPMAGTF Marines simulate crisis response, enhance unit readiness [Image 4 of 9]

MORON AIR BASE, NAVAL STATION ROTA, SPAIN

10.20.2016

Photo by Sgt. Jessika Alarcon 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

U.S. Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa provide security as team members insert from an MV-22B Osprey during an alert force drill at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Oct. 20, 2016. The purpose of the drill was to rehearse and assess the SPMAGTF’s ability to integrate elements and respond to a time-sensitive crisis. SPMAGTF-CR-AF is designed to provide contingency support to U.S. Africa Command, including tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, embassy reinforcement, support to noncombatant evacuation operations, humanitarian assistance, and disaster relief. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessika Braden/ Released)

• Date Taken: 10.20.2016
• Date Posted: 10.25.2016 02:59
• Photo ID: 2941630
• VIRIN: 161020-M-ND733-133
• Resolution: 5760x3840
• Size: 9.25 MB
• Location: MORON AIR BASE, NAVAL STATION ROTA, ES